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Teacher of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences (January Start)

Location: Dagenham (Barking & Dagenham), East/Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027

A forward-thinking, high-aspiring secondary school and Sixth Form in Dagenham (London Borough of Barking & Dagenham) is seeking an analytical, passionate, and scientifically rigorous Teacher of Psychology to join their thriving Social Sciences faculty this January. Situated in a dynamic East/Outer London community celebrated for rapid growth, strong family engagement, and ambitious educational standards, this January appointment offers a rewarding opportunity for a Psychology specialist—whether an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to cultivate scientific inquiry, statistical literacy, and critical evaluation across upper-school and Sixth Form learners.

About the Role

Joining a collaborative, subject-specialist department from January, you will guide students through the empirical study of human behavior, cognitive processes, biopsychology, and clinical psychopathology. You will deliver academically rigorous, engaging lessons across Key Stage 5 (A-Level Psychology / AQA or OCR specifications), with potential opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 4 GCSE Psychology or Applied Social Science pathways. Your teaching will equip young scholars with the experimental methodology, mathematical data handling, and structured 16-mark essay precision required for top-tier university degrees in Psychology, Neuroscience, Medicine, and Criminology.

• Environment: A modern Outer London campus featuring dedicated Social Science & Sixth Form seminar suites, interactive display technology, statistical analysis tools, and shared departmental planning workspaces

• Culture: An intellectually curious, inclusive, and aspirational learning community dedicated to scientific literacy, mental health awareness, social mobility, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating, scientifically grounded Psychology lessons across Key Stage 5 (and Key Stage 4 where applicable), covering cognitive, biological, social, and developmental approaches, attachment, memory, biopsychology, and research methods.

• Prepare A-Level and GCSE candidates thoroughly for national examinations through explicit modeling of experimental design, inferential statistical testing, synoptic issues and debates, and structured extended essay evaluation.

• Facilitate ethical, student-led practical investigations and data analysis exercises that bring empirical psychological research to life in the classroom.

• Track and evaluate student progress systematically, providing actionable written and verbal feedback, executing scaffolded quantitative and literacy support for developing learners, and designing academic stretch for aspiring Russell Group applicants.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including psychology and neuroscience societies, student research symposiums, mental health awareness initiatives, and university outreach visits.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognized equivalent secondary teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioural Science, or a closely related BPS-accredited discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-quality Psychology instruction at Key Stage 5 (A-Level Psychology teaching capability is essential).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of major UK national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, OCR, Edexcel) and confidence teaching research methods and quantitative data skills.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong essay- and data-coaching skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for empirical inquiry and human behavior.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for suitable candidates (e.g., Sixth Form Psychology Lead).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring and middle leadership pathways, collaborative planning time, and staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring Psychology educator ready to join a supportive, aspirational school community in Dagenham this January, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.